Carolyn Pedrossian has been promoted to head of production of Sweetshop’s U.S. operations.
Pedrossian has been with Sweetshop since 2017 as bidding producer. In her new role, she will join the U.S. management team and oversee all productions that come out of the U.S. office.
Laura Macauley Thoel, managing director of Sweetshop’s U.S. operations, said, “Carolyn has really impressed me with her dedication, creativity and smarts. She’s been a driving force behind a lot of our key jobs, and has done it by focusing on facilitating the best possible expression of an idea no matter the timings or hurdles or budget. We couldn’t be more excited about her taking the lead production role, affecting the work, the growth, and the culture of the Sweetshop itself.”
Pedrossian has had stints at production companies, including HSI and at Superprime, working with directors the Malloys, David LaChapelle, James Gray and Joseph Kahn. She has partnered with agencies, including McCann, Wieden + Kennedy, CP+B, Leo Burnett, Grey/Townhouse, Deutsch, 72 and Sunny and mcgarrybowen, and with brands such as Chrysler, Honda, Land Rover, Target, Walmart, Ulta, Wet & Wild, Google, Verizon, Pepsi, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Venus and Mastercard.
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
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